Alvis vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Janny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alvis Rank #6,752
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #6752 for Alvis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alvis ___

No pairings available yet.

Jan ___

  • Jan Pieter
  • Jan Henrik
  • Jan Willem
  • Jan Erik
  • Jan Michael
  • Jan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alvis

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If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvis or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Alvis at #6752 in the United States.

What do Alvis and Jan mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Alvis and Jan boy or girl names?

Alvis is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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